Difference between revisions of "Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk2"
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== Information == | == Information == | ||
The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was built during the [[Drones World Tour|Drones Tour]] with the original [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]] prone to failure, as the plastic Misa Kitara is not an instrument built for heavy touring. As such, the Kitara screen has been replaced with an iPad, which is controlling a synthesizer in an off-stage laptop located by the bass tech via a wireless MIDI system. The plastic Kitara neck was replaced with a sturdier wooden neck which houses all the keyboard electronics and the buttons are laid on top of the wood. | The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was built during the [[Drones World Tour|Drones Tour]] with the original [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]] prone to failure, as the plastic Misa Kitara is not an instrument built for heavy touring. As such, the Kitara screen has been replaced with an iPad, which is controlling a synthesizer in an off-stage laptop located by the bass tech via a wireless MIDI system. The plastic Kitara neck was replaced with a sturdier wooden neck which houses all the keyboard electronics and the buttons are laid on top of the wood. | ||
This double-neck bears a similarity to the White LED [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] in Turquise Sunburst, except the bottom neck doesn't feature LED lights. | |||
The [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass|original Doubleneck Bass]] was likely modified in the same way as this one as it has been seen used live for a shorter festival leg in 2018. | |||
== Touring == | == Touring == | ||
The bass has been used ever since 2017. It's been used for [[Dig Down (song)| Dig Down]] & [[Madness (song)| Madness]]. | The bass has been used ever since 2017. It's been used for [[Dig Down (song)| Dig Down]] & [[Madness (song)| Madness]]. It is tuned to EADG. | ||
==== Songs used for ==== | ==== Songs used for ==== | ||
Revision as of 01:31, 12 September 2020
| Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk 2 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Status Graphite/Misa |
| Used | 2017-05-20 — |
| Body type | Alder encased in one-piece graphite composite |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Turquoise sunburst paint |
| Wood | Alder body, wrapped in a carbon-graphite shell |
| Bridge | Mono-rail bridge/tuners |
| Electronics | Master volume, pickup blend control |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Status soap-bar pickups |
| Special circuits | Top half of the bass is a modded Misa Kitara |
Information
The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was built during the Drones Tour with the original Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass prone to failure, as the plastic Misa Kitara is not an instrument built for heavy touring. As such, the Kitara screen has been replaced with an iPad, which is controlling a synthesizer in an off-stage laptop located by the bass tech via a wireless MIDI system. The plastic Kitara neck was replaced with a sturdier wooden neck which houses all the keyboard electronics and the buttons are laid on top of the wood.
This double-neck bears a similarity to the White LED Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass in Turquise Sunburst, except the bottom neck doesn't feature LED lights.
The original Doubleneck Bass was likely modified in the same way as this one as it has been seen used live for a shorter festival leg in 2018.
Touring
The bass has been used ever since 2017. It's been used for Dig Down & Madness. It is tuned to EADG.